Trimerotropis bifasciata
Bruner, 1889
Two-banded Grasshopper
Trimerotropis bifasciata, commonly known as the two-banded , is a of band-winged grasshopper in the Acrididae. It is native to North America, with records from California and other western regions. As a member of the Trimerotropis, it belongs to a group known for cryptic coloration that provides camouflage against substrates such as soil, rock, and lichen-encrusted surfaces.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trimerotropis bifasciata: /traɪˌmɛroʊˈtrəʊpɪs ˌbaɪfæʃiˈeɪtə/
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Distribution
Recorded from California and North America generally. Specific associations within this range are not documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Trimerotropis latifasciataBoth share the Trimerotropis and exhibit cryptic coloration adapted to clay and lichen-encrusted substrates. T. latifasciata is distinguished by broader banding patterns and has been documented specifically on clay exposures in the Great Plains.
- Trimerotropis saxatilisBoth are band-winged grasshoppers with camouflage coloration; T. saxatilis is typically associated with lichen-encrusted rock surfaces and tends toward greenish coloration, whereas T. bifasciata is not documented to share this substrate preference.